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The Professional Bull Riders (PBR) U.S. Capitol Invitational Come to the Washington International Horse Show on October 23rd!
Washington, DC - Sept. 28– The MCI Center will be rocking with the excitement of the sizzling rides and amazing wrecks as the Washington International Horse Show presents the Professional Bull Riders Challenger Tour on Sunday night, October 23, 2005 ... Read the full article

The Professional Bull Riders (PBR) U.S. Capitol Invitational Come to the Washington International Horse Show on October 23rd
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Founder and Spring Grass
Founder (or equine laminitis) is a condition that catches many horse owners by surprise – partly because it can be difficult to spot until the condition is well underway. The illness is essentially microcirculation of the foot. The animal’s foot doesn't receive enough blood from the circulatory system. The illness is the result of several complex processes and frequently causes lameness in many breeds – as well as the ponies of all breeds if left unchecked. ... Read the full article

Mechanical Bull Calcutta to Highlight at the HEART Hoedown Party
Hoedown for HEART Scheduled For February 9, 2007 Wellington, FL – February 7, 2007 – The Humane Equine Aid and Rapid Transport (HEART) is preparing for its second annual fundraiser, the HEART Hoedown. In a creative attempt to raise much needed fun ... Read the full article

Bandy Murphy is Officially the “World’s Toughest Cowboy”
Union City, CA – June 4, 2007 -- Ariat International, Inc. announced today that its sponsored Toughest Cowboy competitor, Bandy Murphy, won the coveted “2007 World’s Toughest Cowboy” title in the June 3rd series finale’ of “Toughest Cowboy” on Fox Sp ... Read the full article

Augusta Cutting Horse Futurity
TICKETS GO ON SALE Augusta, GA:-- Tickets for the bull riding event of the 27th annual Augusta (Ga.) Futurity go on sale Friday, Dec. 9. Tickets for the annual Augusta Futurity itself go on sale, Thursday, Dec. 15. Details of the Futurit ... Read the full article

Turf Course updates on Nyra.com
ELMONT, N.Y. – The New York Racing Association, Inc. (NYRA) has introduced turf course updates to NYRA.com in order to provide the most accurate and timely information on each day’s grass races. Racing fans can go to NYRA.com, click on the web ban ... Read the full article

Grand Prix Athletes Ride Mechanical Bull to Make Money for Equine Ambulance
Bucked Off at the HEART Hoedown Wellington, FL – February 12, 2007 – The Humane Equine Aid and Rapid Transport (HEART) Equine Ambulance hosted a fun packed, heel-stomping hoedown at Palm Beach Polo Equestrian Club in the Special Events Pavilion ... Read the full article

… And In December, the Days Grow Short: The Senior Horse
Here’s something to think about: Middle age for humans begins about 45. Middle age for your horse begins at around 15 with a life expectancy of about 30. Along the way, the inevitable signposts of aging begins appearing evidenced by weight lo ... Read the full article

Marc Latsko Hospitalized After Terrible Injury
Freehold, NJ – August 19, 2006 – Marc Latsko, who has worked on the equestrian show circuit for the last 12 years, sustained a life threatening injury while unloading shavings at the Monmouth County Horse Show. He has been hospitalized and in critica ... Read the full article

Top Riders Win with Easyboot Gloves and Glue-Ons
Impressive results continue to roll in for Easyboot hoof boot products in endurance competitions around the world. Australia. Carol Layton and Sqiggle finished first in the lightweight division and won Best Condition at the Kiwarrak endurance rid ... Read the full article

New Web Site Focuses on Diagnostic Aid for Equine Digestive Health
SUCCEED(R) Equine Fecal Blood Test(TM) Site Provides Information on the Effects and Management of Digestive Health Aurora, OH (October 31, 2007)--A new Web site now available at www.SucceedFBT.com offers information on the prevalence of equine ulc ... Read the full article

Sitting Bull’s Circus Horse
There were many horses throughout history that made a great impact on the world that we live in today. Some have been highly profiled and talked about, while others have fallen to the wayside only to be discussed amongst major historian and equestrian enthusiasts. The Dancing Circus Horse is one such horse that is often overlooked in the text books but had a great impact on the path of history. He was the side kick of Sitting Bull during his later years, a great holy man of the Lakota Sioux Tribe. ... Read the full article

Famous Horses of the Civil War
Horses played a critical role during the Civil War. Both the Union and Confederate armies relied heavily on the strength, endurance and mobility of the horses that joined them on the battlefield and beyond. These horses were recognized for their courage and dedication to the war, earning a name for themselves in United States history. ... Read the full article

Meet Kristen Vanderveen: One-On-One with Local Chicago Rider at Wachovia Showplace Spring Spectacular II
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Appaloosa Horse Club Announces Inaugural National Championship Endurance Ride
Moscow, Idaho - The Appaloosa Horse Club (ApHC) is proud to announce its inaugural 50-mile National Championship Endurance Ride scheduled for June 3, 2006, in Palmyra, Wisconsin. The event is being hosted by and held in conjunction with an Appaloosa ... Read the full article

USDF Youth Convention Scholarship Winners Named
October 13, 2006 (Lexington, KY.) - United States Dressage Federation (USDF) Youth Executive Board is pleased to announce that Colleen Akin, Marina Riker, Hannah Holland Shook, and Mary B. Lauritsen have been selected as this year’s recipients of the ... Read the full article

Don’t Skip the Purchase Exam
Owning a horse can be a big investment in time, money and emotion. Unfortunately, horses seldom come with a money-back guarantee. That’s why it is so important to investigate the horse’s overall health and condition through a purchase exam conducted by an equine veterinarian. Whether you want a horse as a family pet, a pleasure mount, a breeding animal, or a high performance athlete, you stand the best chance of getting one that meets your needs by investing in a purchase exam. ... Read the full article